ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 62874 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
derivative
absolve
elucidate
flourish

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insinuate
crafty
punctual
fickle

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
frugal
lenient
shimmering
heed

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
extol
genial
disdain
incisive

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
extol
intensify
fraud
derelict

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."